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Markets:
April
23, 2025
ASX
futures up 103 points/1.3% to 7939
AUD -0.7% at US63.68¢
BTC +4.5% to $US91,358
Dow +2.7%
S&P +2.1%
NAS +2.5%
Gold -1.5% to $US3371.27 an ounce
Oil +1.5% at $US67.22 a barrel
Iron ore -0.7% at $US98.65 a ton
Cryptos
Today:
Bitcoin
$91,075.31 USD +4.29%
ETH $1,695.23 USD +7.53%
Tether $1.00 USD -0.02%
XRP $2.16 USD +3.57%
BNB $607.70 USD +1.95%
Solana $144.34 USD +5.47%
USD Coin $0.9994 USD -0.08%
Dogecoin $0.1728 USD +9.13%
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Cryptos
Today:
BTC-USD.
85279.47. ( +2.25% )
AAPL. 198.15. ( +4.06% )
XRP-USD. 2.16. ( +6.66% )
ETH-USD. 1643.50. ( +4.87% )
SOL-USD. 132.26. ( +8.83% )
News
Crypto
and gold are both alternative assets, but they differ
significantly:
Crypto
(e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum):
Pros: Decentralized, high growth potential (Bitcoin
up ~100% in past year as of Apr 2025), borderless
transactions, tech-driven (blockchain). Some coins
like Bitcoin have capped supply, mimicking scarcity.
Cons:
Volatile (prices can swing 10-20% daily), regulatory
uncertainty, energy-intensive (Bitcoin mining uses
~150 TWh annually), no physical backing, vulnerable
to hacks/theft.
Use
case: Speculative investment, digital payments, store
of value for some.
Gold:
Pros: Stable (less volatility, ~10-15% annual return
long-term), tangible, universal acceptance, inflation
hedge (retains value over centuries), no counterparty
risk.
Cons:
Low growth (underperforms stocks/crypto in bull markets),
storage costs, no yield (doesn’t generate income),
less liquid for small transactions.
Use
case: Safe-haven asset, portfolio diversification,
jewelry/industrial demand.
Data
point: As of Apr 2025, Bitcoin’s market cap ($1.5T)
is ~10% of gold’s ($15T). Gold’s price is
~$2,600/oz, up 30% in 2 years; Bitcoin’s ~$75,000,
up 150% in same period.
Verdict:
Crypto offers higher reward/risk, suits tech-savvy
speculators. Gold’s for stability, long-term
wealth preservation. Mix depends on risk tolerance—younger
investors lean crypto, conservatives prefer gold.
(Grok)
News
China
Raises Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 125% Amid Trade War
China
has announced an increase in tariffs on all U.S. imports
from 84% to 125%, effective April 12. This move is
seen as a retaliation to the United States' earlier
imposition of a 145% tariff on Chinese goods. The
escalation marks a significant development in the
ongoing trade war between the two nations, with potential
implications for global trade dynamics and economic
relations. (Grok)
News
ChatGPT
Enhances Memory with 'Moonshine' Feature
OpenAI
has introduced an update to ChatGPT that enhances
its memory capabilities, allowing the AI to reference
all past conversations to provide more personalized
responses. This feature, known as 'Moonshine', is
rolling out to Plus and Pro users globally, except
in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and
Liechtenstein. Team, Enterprise, and Edu users will
gain access in the coming weeks. Users have the option
to opt out of this feature at any time through the
settings, maintaining control over their data and
privacy. (Grok)
News
Crypto
helped by dollar weakness
April
11, 2025
Market
Picture
Crypto
market capitalisation remained at $2.59 trillion on
Friday morning, in line with the previous day's values,
despite a dip to $2.50 trillion overnight and a subsequent
recovery on Friday morning. This contrasts with the
slide in stock indices because a falling dollar supports
cryptocurrencies. Like a rising tide, the dollar's
decline is lifting other assets.
Sentiment
in the crypto market has returned to the extreme fear
zone, sending the index to the 25 level.
Bitcoin has been rising since early Friday, climbing
above $81.4K, after closing just below $80K on Thursday.
However, the first cryptocurrency has yet to confirm
a growth reversal. The key area along the way is the
$85K level, where the 50-day moving average passes.
Its overcoming will be an important confirmation of
the bullish sentiment, while fluctuations below it
will remain market noise.
XRP
and Tron found support this week on the decline to
the 200-day moving averages. This small but encouraging
signal suggests that market participants are still
adhering to a ‘buy on dips’ strategy, believing
in the continuation of the bullish trend.
News
Background
•
A combination of on-chain metrics and technical indicators
point to the need for Bitcoin to return above $93K
to regain upward momentum, Glassnode noted. The correction
has intensified selling by medium-term holdings, but
their activity is slowing.
•
New Bitcoin sell-offs are possible in the coming weeks,
but the bear market is likely to start in September,
according to ‘il Capo of Crypto’. The analyst
attributes this to the expected process of ‘global
economic reset’, which may be accompanied by
a major crisis - the first in BTC history.
•
The US Senate has approved the nomination of Paul
Atkins to the post of SEC chairman. He is expected
to focus on developing permanent standards for the
regulation of digital assets.
•
The SEC authorised the listing and trading of options
on spot Ethereum-ETFs from BlackRock, Bitwise and
Grayscale. In September, the regulator already gave
a similar authorisation for derivatives based on BTC-ETFs.
News
Top
10 Memecoins This Week
Here's
a list of the top 10 memecoins trending this week,
based on market performance, community engagement,
and recent price action as of April 13, 2025. Note
that memecoin rankings can shift rapidly due to volatility
and hype, so always do your own research before investing:
Dogecoin
(DOGE)
Still the king of memecoins, holding strong with a
massive community and consistent market cap dominance.
Recent price stability keeps it at the top.
Market Cap: ~$1.65T
Shiba
Inu (SHIB)
A long-time favorite, SHIB has seen renewed interest
with ecosystem updates like Shiba Name Service. Its
300% weekly rally earlier this year lingers in investor
memory.
Market Cap: ~$15B
Pepe
(PEPE)
The frog meme coin continues to thrive, driven by
viral social media buzz and a loyal community. It’s
a top pick for speculative traders.
Market Cap: High-ranking, exact figures fluctuate
Official
Trump (TRUMP)
Launched in January 2025, this Solana-based coin tied
to Donald Trump has exploded due to political hype
and exchange listings.
Market Cap: ~$38B
Bonk
(BONK)
Solana’s dog-themed memecoin remains a community
darling, with integrations across DeFi and NFTs boosting
its appeal. Up 2.01% this week.
Market Cap: ~$2.3B
Floki
Inu (FLOKI)
Evolving from a meme to a Web3 project with NFT and
DeFi utility, Floki stays relevant with strong marketing
and Elon Musk ties.
Market Cap: Growing steadily
dogwifhat
(WIF)
A Solana-based memecoin with quirky branding, WIF
rides the wave of dog-themed coin popularity and DEX
trading volume.
Market Cap: Competitive in top 10
Fartcoin
(FARTCOIN)
A humorous Solana coin gaining traction for its absurd
branding. Up 35% recently, showing the power of meme-driven
pumps.
Market Cap: ~$475M at $0.4755
SPX6900
(SPX)
Ethereum-based coin with a “flip the stock market”
slogan. Its 8000% surge late last year keeps it in
the spotlight.
Market Cap: ~$860M
Pudgy
Penguins (PENG)
A
newer entrant leveraging NFT community hype, PENG
combines cute branding with growing exchange availability.
Market
Cap: Rising fast
Notes:
Rankings
are based on recent data and sentiment from sources
like CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap, and X posts, but exact
positions vary by source. Memecoins are highly speculative,
and prices can crash as fast as they pump.
I
avoided obscure coins like $FRADWARD or $RETARDIA
mentioned on X, as they lack verified traction and
could be pump-and-dump schemes.
Always
check real-time data on exchanges like Binance, Coinbase,
or DEXs like PancakeSwap, as memecoin volatility is
extreme.
News
Dogecoin
wins Media Meme 'Memecoin Of The Month' award
News
Flashback
AFP
Press Release
March
20, 2025
Australian
victims warned over rising cryptocurrency exchange
impersonation scams
This
is a joint media release between the Australian Federal
Police, National Anti-Scam Centre, and Binance Australia
Editor's
note: Scam text example image available via Hightail.
Authorities
have hit send on a text and email blitz to warn Australian
cryptocurrency customers about scammers impersonating
a high-profile exchange.
The
National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC), in partnership with
the AFP-led Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination
Centre (JPC3), has today (20 March, 2025) reached
out to more than 130 potential victims alerting them
to the impersonation scam targeting the Binance cryptocurrency
exchange.
They
were identified through messages found on an end-to-end
encryption platform.
In
scams similar to what is seen in traditional finance,
targets were allegedly contacted via SMS and encrypted
messaging platforms by someone claiming to be a Binance
representative who said their cryptocurrency accounts
had been breached.
The
messages allegedly contained fake verification codes
and were often 'spoofed', meaning they appeared in
a legitimate existing message thread from the well-known
cryptocurrency exchange.
A
support phone number was also sent, but when the targets
called it, they were instructed to protect their accounts
by transferring their cryptocurrency to a 'trust wallet',
which was controlled by the scammer and allowed the
assets to be stolen.
Under
Operation Firestorm, a global operation launched in
2024 to address and disrupt offshore organised crime
networks deceiving Australians through romance, cryptocurrency
and investment scams, the JPC3 identified more than
130 Australian-based victims targeted by the crypto
scam through collaboration with foreign law enforcement
partners.
AFP
Commander Cybercrime Operations Graeme Marshall said
once the funds were transferred to an account controlled
by scammers, they were generally quickly transferred
through a network of wallets and money laundering
accounts making seizure or recovery difficult.
"The
AFP has worked closely with our partners at the NASC
to ensure any victims in Australia targeted by these
scammers were identified swiftly and given advice
to help protect their cryptocurrency accounts,"
Commander Marshall said.
"Anyone
who received an SMS or email warning from the NASC
must take it very seriously.
"If
you have already transferred your cryptocurrency to
a so-called trust wallet, report it to your bank or
digital currency exchange immediately, then to police
via ReportCyber quoting the reference number AFP-068."
Australian
Competition & Consumer Commission Deputy Chair
Catriona Lowe said impersonation scams had become
common, and it was vital that people verified all
communications they received, even where they appeared
to come from trusted organisations.
"Impersonation
scams rely on people trusting that the text, email
or phone call they get is legitimate and scammers
go to significant lengths to create the appearance
of legitimacy," Ms Lowe said.
"We
urge all Australians to contact an organisation directly
using official contact details from their website
or app to verify any communication they receive."
Binance
Chief Security Officer Jimmy Su said protecting their
users was Binance's top priority, and education was
key in the fight against scams.
"Scammers
often impersonate trusted platforms — like Binance
and others — by exploiting certain telecom loopholes
to manipulate sender names and sender phone numbers
to create urgency," Mr Su said.
"To
stay safe, always verify communications using Binance
Verify — our tool to confirm official Binance
channels. Never share sensitive information like your
seed phrase or transfer funds under pressure. If in
doubt, stop and verify through official sources.
"Binance
remains committed to working with law enforcement
and the community to combat fraud and enhance user
security."
Impersonation
scams
An
impersonation scam occurs when scammers pretend to
be trusted businesses, government agencies, law enforcement,
or even friends and family to steal money or personal
information.
Warning
signs
Unsolicited
contact from someone claiming to be from Binance,
a well-known cryptocurrency exchange, about an 'account
breach'.
Pressure
to act quickly due to suspicious activity or security
concerns.
Being
asked to provide sensitive information, such as your
seed phrase or account balance.
Unusual
requests to transfer money or make payments to a different
account under the guise of securing your funds.
Insisting
on secrecy and not discussing the matter with family
or friends, claiming the situation is sensitive.
Protect
yourself
If
you receive a call, email or text claiming to be your
Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) provider, use the
official contact details on your provider's website
to confirm the legitimacy of the request.
Don't
click on any links or download attachments from unsolicited
messages.
Be
extremely wary of urgent requests asking you to act
immediately.
Keep
your devices secure by ensuring your software is always
up to date.
Never
provide your personal information, particularly your
seed phrase.
What
to do if you're a victim
Report
it to police quoting the reference number AFP-068.
Report
it to Scamwatch to help others avoid similar scams.
Stop
all communication with the scammer.
Notify
your DCE provider.
If
you are concerned your identity has been compromised,
contact the national identity and cyber support service,
IDCARE.
Situations
such as this can be upsetting. If you, or someone
you know, needs help, we encourage you to contact
Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
They provide 24/7 support services.
About
the JPC3
The JPC3 brings together Australian law enforcement
and key industry and international partners to fight
cybercrime and prevent harm and financial loss to
the Australian community.
We
are committed to equipping all Australians with the
knowledge and resources to protect themselves against
cybercrime.
Watch
our cybercrime prevention videos and protect yourself
from being a victim of cybercrime.
If
there is an immediate threat to life, or risk of harm,
call 000.
If
you are a victim of cybercrime, report it to police
using Report Cyber.
About
the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC)
The
National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) is run by the ACCC.
The NASC promotes and participates in public and private
sector collaboration to make Australia a harder target
for scams.
The
NASC runs the Scamwatch service (http://scamwatch.gov.au)
which receives intelligence from the public and provides
information about how to spot and avoid scams.
(Credit:
Australian Federal Police)
News
Gold
Price
Gold
extended its rose above the $3,250 per ounce mark
on Friday, a new record, lifted by a weaker US dollar
and surging demand for safety following further escalation
in the US-China trade war. China lifted its tariffs
on the US to 125% as of April 12th and stated it will
ignore further US responses after a series of increases
in tariffs by the White House topped at 145%. The
current measures are due to impact nearly $700 billion
of goods exchanged between the world's largest economies
every year, paring risk assets tied to global growth
and supporting inflows into safety. On the monetary
policy front, the Federal Reserve gave no indication
that it will intervene in policy to cap the surge
in long-dated yields, but further evidence of disinflation
in the March CPI report supported the case for rate
cuts this year, also supporting bullion assets.
News
Best
Quotes Of The Day
"Blockchain
is the tech. Bitcoin is merely the first mainstream
manifestation of its potential." — Marc
Kenigsberg
"Blockchain
is the biggest opportunity set we can think of over
the next decade or so." — Bob Greifeld
"Blockchain
is the most disruptive technology I’ve seen in
decades." — William Mougayar
"Blockchain
will do for trusted transactions what the internet
did for information." — Ginni Rometty
"Blockchain
is the future of financial transactions." —
Blythe Masters
"Blockchain
technology is a way to truly democratize power and
wealth." — Laura Shin
"Decentralization
is the keyword for blockchain’s value proposition."
— Vitalik Buterin
"The
great thing about blockchain is that it has the potential
to create new industries." — Patrick Byrne
"Blockchain’s
transparency makes it the perfect tool for accountability."
— Balaji Srinivasan
"Blockchain
is the backbone of the internet of value." —
Don Tapscott
News
Bitcoin
Gaming: News
$GAMES
Token Surge: The $GAMES token, touted as the first
Bitcoin gaming token on http://Gate.io, spiked 35%
as it entered price discovery. It's tied to the "Game
of Bitcoin" project, stirring buzz around a potential
recovery in crypto gaming markets.
Japanese
Developer Enish's Bitcoin Move: Enish, a Japanese
game developer, bought 100 million yen (~$670,000)
worth of Bitcoin to deepen its blockchain gaming expertise.
Their game "De Lithe Last Metsoires" already
uses blockchain, aiming to enhance gameplay and business
models.
Web3
Gaming Momentum: Projects like Big Time Studios and
Star Atlas are gaining traction in Web3 gaming, focusing
on player ownership and sustainable economies. Star
Atlas emphasizes decentralized governance, letting
players shape in-game policies, which could integrate
Bitcoin or crypto rewards.
Bitcoin
Casino Rankings: New 2025 rankings highlight Bitcoin
casinos like Ignition, BitStarz, and mBit for no-KYC,
fast payouts, and provably fair games. These platforms
support Bitcoin alongside other cryptocurrencies,
offering slots, poker, and live dealer options.
Play-to-Earn
Growth: Play-to-earn (P2E) games like http://Casino.bet
Wheel let players earn Bitcoin without deposits, blending
simple gameplay with crypto rewards. These models
are drawing attention for accessible crypto gaming.
News
ASX
News
ASX
Metals & Mining:
BHP
Group Limited (ASX:BHP): Showed a decrease of 2.25%.
Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG): Currently has a positive
percentage change.
Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO): Showed a decrease.
Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX:NST): Has a positive
percentage change.
Industrial
Metals:
Copper (Comex): Showed a positive change of +18.65.
3Mo Copper (LME): Showed a positive change of +166.50.
3Mo Aluminum (LME): Showed a positive change of +26.50.
3Mo Zinc (LME): Showed a positive change of +10.50.
Precious
Metals:
Gold: Prices are fluctuating.
Silver: Prices are fluctuating.
Platinum: Prices are fluctuating.
Palladium: Prices are fluctuating
News
Gold:
The price of gold is currently around $5,148.58 per
ounce in Australian dollars.
Silver:
The price of silver is around $51.52 per ounce in
Australian dollars.
Cryptocurrency
News via FxPro and Media Man
March
18, 2024
Crypto
market deepens correction
Market
picture
The
crypto market lost 6% in 24 hours to $2.42 trillion.
Solana reversed Tuesday's decline, losing 9% in 24
hours - the last of the major altcoins to fall into
a correction.
Bitcoin
is down 5% after falling to $64.4K. That's its lowest
level in two weeks and 13.5% below its high. A close
below $65.5K would signal a move to a deeper level
– the classic 61.8% retracement of the rally
with a potential target near $60K.
Solana
had been above $210, reaching highs not seen since
late 2021 before following the general corrective
mood of the markets. A classic retracement pattern
suggests a downside potential of $168. However, if
this level is approached, one needs to look at bitcoin
sentiment and global risk appetite to understand whether
this support will be strong enough.
Ethereum
is under selling pressure and has already pulled back
to $3300, erasing all gains since early March. Having
fallen below the 61.8% retracement of the rise from
the January lows, ETHUSD can only hope for support
in the form of the 50-day average ($3080) and $3000
(previous consolidation, plus the round level).
News
background
According
to CoinShares, crypto fund investments rose by a record
$2.916B last week, surpassing the previous record
set the week before ($2.685B) and continuing significant
inflows for the seventh consecutive week. Bitcoin
investments increased by $2.896B; Ethereum decreased
by $14M, and Solana decreased by $2.7M. Investments
in funds that allow shorting Bitcoin increased by
$26M.
Bitcoin
is in a bullish phase of a cycle like December 2020-January
2021. The current correction is "healthy"
and removes some of the leverage in the system, said
http://Crypto.com CEO Chris Marszalek.
Rekt
Capital warned of a "danger zone" ahead
of the upcoming halving in April. Historically, bitcoin
has fallen weeks before the event. The depth of the
correction was 20% in 2020 and 40% in 2016.
According
to new data from Bitcointreasuries, 93.6% of total
bitcoins (19,656,760 BTC) have already been mined
as of mid-March 2024. Miners have only 1.34 million
BTC left to mine, significantly limiting the future
supply of the asset.
Ethereum
issuance fell to its lowest level since August 2022
following the activation of the crucial Dencun update
on 13 March, CryptoQuant noted. According to The Block,
the ETH network has reached annual highs in the number
of active and new addresses, daily transactions, and
transaction volume.
The
buzz around meme coins has boosted the token rate
of the networks on which they are issued. The Solana
(SOL) and Avalanche (AVAX) cryptocurrencies updated
local highs. In pre-selling, users send network tokens
to a wallet address in exchange for a corresponding
number of coins when the meme token is launched. Solana
has once again become the trendiest crypto asset among
traders, with new Meme tokens appearing almost every
minute, according to ContentFi Labs.
(Source:
FxPro) with Media Man and Bitcoin News Media
Casino
News - July 2023
Online Casino Gambling in NJ Nears $1 Billion in
2023
Online
Casino Gambling in NJ Nears $1 Billion in 2023 (July
14, 2023)
Online casinos in New Jersey are way ahead of last
year's record-setting pace with data released on Friday
by the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement showing the
activity generated $149.3 million in revenue in June,
an increase of 12.1 percent year-over-year for this
month.
Online
casinos netted more than $930 million in revenue,
which represents a 12.1 percent year-over-year clip
growth compared to 2022.
June’s
numbers are coming in below May’s $161.4 million.
Casino gambling to some extent will likely come down
with fewer people betting sports during the last spring
and summer months.
The
DraftKings-owned Golden Nugget has reclaimed the top
spot for all NJ online casinos, knocking off Borgata,
which is part of the BetMGM group of casinos.
Golden
Nugget took in over $41.7 million.
Half
of the Recent 850 Referred Gambling Addicts at One
Clinic Are Children (July 14, 2023)
More than 850 people have been referred to a clinic
for video game addicts since it opened in 2020 and
half of those were children, according to a report
appearing in the Guardian on Friday.
The
National Centre for Gaming Disorders (NCGD), a London
clinic, was originally given NHS funding based on
seeing just 50 people a year. That nunber, however,
ballooned to 30 people a month since the end of March
this year – more than seven times anticipated
demand.
Loot
boxes were among the chief culprits and accounted
for about a quarter of those seeking treatment. These
comprise of gambling-style features offering randomised
rewards.
Almost
12% of patients who played video games compulsively
referred to playing Fortnite, with 10% citing Minecraft,
8% mentioning Call of Duty and 4.7% using the gaming
platform Roblox.
Of
the 855 referrals, 408 were gamers, of whom 227 were
under 18.
Maine's
Head of Sports Betting Claims White Supremacist Sympathizing
Tweets 'Meant to Be Humerous' (July 12, 2023)
Maine's top gambling law officer, Milt Champion, returns
to work on Monday after serving a 40-hour suspension.
He was also expected to undergo in-person state training
on workplace harassment and social media policies.
This
all stemmed from a series of tweets back in May deemed
to contain racist and misogynistic subject matter.
"While
the two tweets were intended to be humorous, I recognize
they were anything but. They were a mistake and an
error in judgment, and I apologize for my actions,"
Champion said in the release. "I thank the employees
of the Unit for their hard work and commitment in
my absence."
On
May 6, Champion expressed frustration about being
told “ladies” was an unprofessional term
for females, and suggested “Bitches” would
be more appropriate.
Sure
that could be viewed by some perhaps as a bad attempt
at humor.
But
as Gambling911.com also noted at the time, Champion
somehow felt compelled to defend a tweet by Brian
Krassenstein describing the Patriot Front as a "hate
group in the United States that espouses white nationalism
and neo-fascist ideologies".
Kentucky
Sports Betting to Go Live September 7 (July 10, 2023)
Steve Bittenbender breaks things down following today's
meeting in Kentucky regarding the upcoming launch
of regulated sports betting in the commonwealth.
"Monday
was really just a checkpoint for Kentucky officials
responsible for rolling out sports betting statewide.
They still have 59 more days of work ahead of them
and that's just to get brick/mortar sportsbooks up
and running and 80 to get online apps live."
He
had a few key takeaways:
1.
Tracks and operators will be able to start applying
for sports betting licenses in Kentucky as soon as
tomorrow (July 11, 2023).
2.
The Sept. 7 brick/mortar launch date appears to be
universal, according to the KHRC, if the tracks are
ready.
3.
The KHRC also tells me that tracks could theoretically
have one brick/mortar operator at their track and
another at their HHR satellite parlor. Remains to
be seen how many (if any) may take advantage of that.
As
many as 27 licensees could have the ability to operate
in Kentucky apparently. It's not likely we'll get
anywhere close to that number.
Unibet
Vows Fixes Following Gambling911 Scathing Reports
(July 10, 2023)
Unibet
appears to have finally recognized it can't keep allowing
its website and retail sportsbook business in Pennsylvania
to keep going down and making as if nothing is wrong.
The
company advised its PA customers over the weekend
that "site improvements are on the way".
It's
about time.
Unibet
has already switched over to proprietary software
in neighboring New Jersey.
Our own Thomas Somach had highlighted how folks were
unable to place bets with the Unibet mobile app over
extended periods of time in the state. The walk-in
book at The Downs at Mohegan Sun in the Lehigh Valley,
which is run by Unibet, also was shuttered during
this time.
The
company appeared to be more concerned about customer
cleanliness than they were about keeping their website
and sportsbook operational.
Somach
also reported on how the company’s facility at
the Downs at Lehigh Valley had erected signs warning
customers that if they don’t get the smell out,
they can get the hell out.
Man
Charged With Riding Motorcycle Through Vegas Casino
(July 6, 2023)
A motorcyclist is facing numerous charges after doing
wheelies along Las Vegas Boulevard and riding through
a casino, and on stairs and escalators.
Las
Vegas Metropolitan police posted the arrest on one
of the department’s social media accounts. It
said R.A.I.D. officers took the man they referred
to as the “reckless rider” into custody.
The
rider is yet to be identified. He was wearing a shirt
that read “Till the (expletive) wheels fall off.”
“The
rider thought he would never get caught,” the
police post stated.
He
is facing the following charges:
3
felony counts of driver disobeying police officer,
endangering person or property
4
gross misdemeanor counts of disregard for the safety
of person or property
4
misdemeanor counts of reckless driving
1
felony count of assault with a deadly weapon
1
felony count of child abuse and/or neglect
1
felony count of coercion with force or threat of force
Pro Sports Care More About Gambling Than Violence
Against Women and Racism (July 6, 2023)
Deadspin's
Carron J. Phillips writes that "if you’re
talented or rich enough, it’s becoming clear
what will and won’t be forgiven in sports."
Gambling
on games or in team facilities will not.
"Greg
Hardy got to play football again. Antonio Brown keeps
hanging around. Donald Sterling and Robert Sarver
made millions after selling their teams," Phillips
writes.
He
points out that the Titans Hassan Haskins was arrested
last month for allegedly strangling his girlfriend.
"Society
didn't blink," he writes.
Wouldn’t
it be great if sports took racism and violence against
women this seriously from the jump? Imagine where
we would be if that happened.
But,
for something like that to occur it would mean that
society, let alone sports, would have to take a stand
against both transgressions — and we know that’s
a pipedream.
Now,
it seems like the rest of the sports world is following
the NFL’s lead — as it often does. And once
you realize that the NFL is usually a mirror of society,
it becomes quite clear why racism and violence against
women are easily forgiven while “gambling”
is a blasphemous offense.
Last
week, the NFL suspended indefinitely more players
for violating the league's gambling policy. They included
Isaiah Rodgers, Rashod Berry, and Demetrius Taylor.
“The
gambling policy, which is annually reviewed with all
NFL personnel, including players, prohibits anyone
in the NFL from engaging in any form of gambling in
any club or league facility or venue, including the
practice facility,” read the NFL’s statement
after the latest round of suspensions.
Phillips
does note that the New York Yankees suspended relief
pitcher Jimmy Cordero on Wednesday for the rest of
the season for violating Major League Baseball’s
domestic violence policy.
ASA
Bans Jake Paul Ladbrokes Tweet (July 5 2023)
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has determined
that a Ladbrokes tweet violated its terms and conditions.
They
claim that boxer and YouTube influencer Jake Paul
was featured in the tweet and that his appeal is too
geared towards minors. It's not immediately clear
now many of his more than 20 million subscribers are
actually teenagers. Paul does appeal to adults as
well, thanks in no small part to his boxing skills.
Of
course the irony in all of this is that Jake Paul
now has an ownership interest in a sportsbook, Betr.
The
tweet in question appeared back in February.
"@TommyTNTFury
beat @JakePaul by split decision last night. So, we've
got to ask the question… What's next for Jake
Paul? Vote here now."
At
the bottom of the tweet, the gambling company also
linked to a poll with the options: "Win the re-match",
"Head to the MMA", "Return to YouTube"
and "Join the WWE".
it's
not immediately clear what fine, if any, will be imposed.
Churchill
Downs Extends Baffert Ban Through 2024 (July 3, 2023)
Churchill
Downs Inc. has decided to extend Bob Baffert's two-year
suspension for at least another 18 months, per a release.
That would keep the Hall of Fame trainer from running
horses in next year's 150th running of the Kentucky
Derby.
“Mr.
Baffert continues to peddle a false narrative concerning
the failed drug test of Medina Spirit at the 147th
Kentucky Derby from which his horse was disqualified
by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in accordance
with Kentucky law and regulations," Churchill
Downs said in a statement. "Prior to that race,
Mr. Baffert signed an agreement with Churchill Downs
which stated that he was responsible for understanding
the rules of racing in Kentucky and that he would
abide by them. The results of the tests clearly show
that he did not comply, and his ongoing conduct reveals
his continued disregard for the rules and regulations
that ensure horse and jockey safety, as well as the
integrity and fairness of the races conducted at our
facilities.
"A
trainer who is unwilling to accept responsibility
for multiple drug test failures in our highest-profile
races cannot be trusted to avoid future misconduct.
Mr. Baffert will remain suspended from entering horses
at all racetracks owned by CDI through 2024. After
such time, we will re-evaluate his status.”
Ohio
Will Reportedly Double its Tax Rate on Sports Betting
(July 2, 2023)
Mobile gambling analyst Steve Brubaker tweeted this
weekend:
"Lots
of chatter about Ohio doubling the tax rate on the
already nearly destitute OSBs. Boo hoo. Don’t
forget that this same industry marched all over the
country telling legislators that the hold was only
5% and to keep taxes and fees low. Hold rate is now
8% and climbing. 60% (up arrow)."
His
tweet comes after that state's House and Senate reached
an agreement on a budget for the state and that budget
with the budget conference committee agreeing on a
version doubling the current tax rate of 10% on sports
betting to 20%.
Jessica
Wellman had this to offer:
Alex Cane, CEO of Sports Trade responded:
"Horrible
precedent. What other businesses in Ohio are taxed
by revenue, much less *over 1,000% of revenue*?"
These
costs will almost certainly be passed onto gamblers
in the form of less competitive lines and bonus offerings.
West
Virginia House Minority Whip Foresees Sports Betting
Content Creator Oversight Bill Passing in Next Session
(July 2, 2023)
West Virginia House minority whip Shawn Fluharty foresees
the sports betting content creator oversight bill
passing in the next session.
This
is proposed regulation that applies to content creators
in the industry. Such concerns were in the spotlight
over the past week after it was revealed that an NBA
insider, Shams Charania, forced a line change based
on his wrongful information while employed by a sportsbook.
Maryland
already requires disclosure and independent evaluation
of influencers and media partners by its regulated
sportsbooks.
Fluharty
tells Legal Sports Report this is bigger than the
Shams controversy.
“I’m
not saying FanDuel had any unclean hands here. But
if they wanted to, they certainly could. That’s
because there is no regulatory boundary in place,”
Fluharty told LSR on Monday. “… This is
kind of the forecast of what’s next in the regulatory
and legislative realm. And it shines a light on something
we’ve been talking about for months. You just
needed a clear example, and this is a clear example.
“I
think really what the Shams thing did was it blurred
the lines of influencer and reporter,” Fluharty
said. “ … It used to be, in Las Vegas, the
public drove the lines. Now, the sportsbooks are driving
the lines 100%. They have the ability to do that now.
Because they can influence the public using their
own people.”
Casino
Theft Cage Scheme Involves at Least 3 Properties,
Mexican Phone Numbers (June 30, 2023)
A scheme to dupe casino employees into thinking they
were transferring money from cages to a legitimate
business involves at least three casinos and Mexican
phone numbers, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.
Documents
the 8 News Now Investigators obtained Friday reveal
the allegations involve thefts at Circa Hotel &
Casino, Eureka Casino Resort in Mesquite and the Golden
Nugget in Laughlin — as well as federal investigators,
including the U.S. Secret Service.
SpankOdds Free Indefinitely (June 29, 2023)
SpankOdds to be Free for All Eternity - Well, at least
indefinitely. At some point the nearly one-year-old
line service is likely to begin charging, but its
founder, Gadoon “Spanky” Kryollos, announced
via Twitter there will be no charge entering this
football season (2023) at least.
SpankOdds is one of the few line services incorporating
US regulated books and those out of Vegas along side
offshore mainstays.
The
platform bills itself as "a real-time odds monitoring
and injury alerting software that gives sports bettors
an advantage".
CBS
Sports: Isaiah Rodgers Among Those to be Suspended
for Violating League Gambling Rules (June 29, 2023)
Colts veteran Isaiah Rodgers is one of several NFL
players facing full-season 2023 suspensions as part
of the league's latest investigation into gambling
allegations, according to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan
Jones - Read More
Kim Zolciak’s Estranged Husband Has His Own Issues
Amid Controversial Claims (June 29, 2023)
Kroy Biermann claims he and Zolciak's financial debts
are because of her gambling problem, but he has his
own personal gambling bills to worry about. Zolciak
appeared on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Biermann,
she claims, owes the Baha Mar Casino in the Bahamas
$52K in unpaid gambling debts. The casino filed suit
and the complaint has since been obtained by TMZ.
According to the suit, Kroy obtained a $100,000 line
of credit for use at Baha Mar Casino in advance of
a November 2021 trip, and he ended up using $52,500
to gamble. The company in charge of handling Baha
Mar Casino's credit line allege the reality TV star
and NFL player drew $52,500 in chip markers at the
casino and didn't repay the amount before leaving.
Ugly divorce allegations continue. The couple's marriage
fell apart after 13 years. Read More
More Gambling Suspensions Coming: Colts Isaiah Rodgers
Among Them
(June 28, 2023) - Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk
(an arm of NBC Sports) has been doing an admirable
job of covering the hypocrisy surrounding the National
Football League's gambling policy and its attempts
to reign in players while reaping the rewards of US
regulated sports betting partnerships.
ESPN
warns of more suspensions coming by week's end. We
don't know who or how many, though Indianapolis Colts'
Isaiah Rodgers is being named in media reports.
The
good news is that the league seems to be trying harder,
when it comes to properly educating players. The bad
news is that flaws seem to remain.
Florio
writes:
And
they surely will. As previously mentioned, it becomes
difficult for the NFL to have true moral authority
when it comes to properly enforcing “thou shalt
nots” when the NFL is stuffing its pockets full
of cash from those who shalt continue to lose it.
Only
when the league creates a true firewall between football
and wagering will the league truly be equipped to
create safeguards that players can understand, honor,
and accept — especially since the entire situation
currently oozes with hypocrisy.
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Yearlong Gambling Suspensions
Charles Barkley on His Gambling: 'I Wanna Be Dead
Broke When I Keel Over'
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$35K Fine Imposed After Underage Gambling At Harrah's
Casino
Philadelphia Man Sentenced in Stabbing Death of Girlfriend
at Atlantic City Casino
Holy
Smoke! Circa Casino Scammed Out of $1 Million
(June 27, 2023) - A popular Las Vegas casino has reportedly
been scammed out of $1 million in what's being called
a "fire extinguisher scam".
Say
what?
Erik
Gutierrez, 23, has been charged with theft of more
than $100,000.
He
is alleged to have contacted Circa’s casino cage
claiming to be the owner of the property and said
he needed $320,000 for an emergency payment to the
fire department in order to check fire extinguishers
and other gear.
Ultimately,
a cage supervisor ended up allegedly handing over
$1.17 million during off-site exchanges believing
they were giving it to Circa’s owner.
While
Las Vegas police have recovered $850,000, $314,000
remains missing.
The
casino’s CEO Derek Stevens said, “Although
I love a good PR story, this isn’t one of them.
Circa Resort & Casino is cooperating with the
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in this investigation.
We greatly appreciate their efforts to date and cannot
comment further due to an ongoing investigation.”
Joe
Theismann Backs NFL's Gambling Crackdown
(June 27, 2023) - "We can't have fans believing
games are 'fixed'," said football legend Joe
Theismann, noting that he supports the league's crackdown
on sports betting.
The
NFL policy reinforcements and "re-education"
come in response to the sport-wide surge of athlete
suspensions for violating gambling rules. Sports analysts
like Mike Florio still point to the hypocrisy.
"It
better work. I think the NFL, because of the stringent
nature of these rules that have been put in place,
realizes that you just don't want to let anything
seep into the game to give people the perception that
the games are fixed, they're really trying to make
sure of that," Theismann said Thursday during
an appearance on "Varney & Co".
"From
an NFL player standpoint, you think of the millions
of dollars that the players are making. If you wanted
to go into a facility, I guess in the off-season,
it might be okay. But I don't think they're going
to say if you play in the NFL, you can't gamble. But
they certainly want to protect the integrity of the
game as much as they possibly can. And I can certainly
understand it," he continued.
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Hot Headlines
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Sportsbooks Stop Taking Bets on Drafts After NBA Controversy
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How Reporters Can Affect Betting Lines
Survey Confirms Worst Clichés About Lottery-Loving
‘Crypto Bros’
Bare-Knuckle Fighting, Disc Golf, Futsal, Snooker,
and Water Polo Bets Among 17 New Sports Betting Markets
Approved in Arkansas
New Jersey Senator Proposes Bill to Regulate Sports
Betting and Casino Advertising
Marcin Horecki Denies Mike Matusow as he Captures
Poland's First-Ever Live WSOP Bracelet
PrizePicks Sued
(June 25, 2023) - PrizePicks has fast become a
behemoth on the Daily Fantasy Sports scene with its
hybrid DFS product that comes the closest to sports
betting without requiring a license in most US states.
Now
that the company is so big, it's also a target for
what some say are frivolous lawsuits.
Case
in point, a lawsuit filed this week alleges PrizePicks
stole technology to use on its prop product, an accusation
the company denies.
“After
years of trying unsuccessfully to get us to buy its
technology and intellectual property, Vetnos has now
apparently resorted to a frivolous lawsuit to change
our minds. That is not a good business or legal strategy.
We intend to aggressively defend against this lawsuit
and point out its many errors and outright falsehoods,”
said Jason Barclay, Chief Legal Officer and Head of
Public Policy at PrizePicks.
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to see a modern day Rock N Roll / Metal - Pro wrestling
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Twitter exchange, but we love any wrestling and music
connection. Billy Corgan is the frontman of The Smashing
Pumpkins (and the major financial backer of the National
Wrestling Alliance)! Public thank you to The Howard
Stern Show and goodwill from The Smashing Pumpkins.
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